Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Volvo Penta TWD1744GE

17 Litre Series

Volvo Penta TWD1744GE - Turbocharged water-to-air intercooled high-output diesel engine for generator sets. 709 kWm standby at 50Hz.

Volvo Penta TWD1744GE|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L616.1 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION881 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT705 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

881 kVA

Electrical Output

705 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

16.1 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime673.3606757.5
Standby740666832.5
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime712.2641801.3
Standby783.3705881.3

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTWD1744GE
Series17 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement16.1 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TWD1744GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1744GE is rated at 833 kVA standby / 758 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 881 kVA standby / 801 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TWD1744GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TWD1744GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TWD1744GE use?

The Volvo Penta TWD1744GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TWD1744GE?

The Volvo Penta TWD1744GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 16.1 L.

What emissions standard does the TWD1744GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TWD1744GE is certified to Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TWD1744GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TWD1744GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TWD1744GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TWD1744GE can be downloaded from this page.

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